ดารา

Thai

Etymology

From Sanskrit तारा (tārā, “star”).

Pronunciation

Orthographic		ดารา ɗ ā r ā
Phonemic		ดา-รา ɗ ā – r ā
Romanization	Paiboon	daa-raa
	Royal Institute	da-ra
(standard) IPA(key)		/daː˧.raː˧/(R)

Noun

ดารา • (daa-raa)

1. (heavenly body):
   1. any heavenly body.
   2. any of the heavenly bodies, except the moon, appearing as fixed luminous points in the sky at night.
   3. (astronomy) any of the large, self-luminous, heavenly bodies, as the sun, Polaris, etc.
   4. (astrology) a heavenly body, especially a planet, considered as influencing humankind and events.
2. (star-shaped figure):
   1. a conventionalised figure having several points radiating from or disposed about a centre.
   2. this figure used as an ornament, award, etc.
3. (person):
   1. a person who is celebrated or distinguished in some art, profession, or other field.
   2. a prominent actor, singer, or the like.